АнглияGreater LondonVictoriaBuckingham Palace51°30’5” N 0°8’30” W 22 ноября 2023 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
The rather grand home of the English Royal Family.
While we were here we got to see parts of the changing of the guard.
АнглияGreater LondonSt James'sSt. James's Palace51°30’16” N 0°8’13” W
22 ноября 2023 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
A part of our tour of London, Saint James Palace is the semi-traditional house of the English Monarch's spouse.
АнглияLondonWhitehall51°30’18” N 0°7’36” W 22 ноября 2023 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
On Whitehall, we saw members of the Household Cavalry standing guard outside their offices.
Previously we'd spotted them marching along the Mall during the changing of the guard.
АнглияGreater LondonWestminster AbbeySt Margaret's Church51°30’2” N 0°7’36” W 22 ноября 2023 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
A few snapshots of Big Ben and the other surrounding sights included.
Parliament Square is where you get to be surrounded by the Political and Religious epicenters of London.
АнглияLondonTrafalgar Square51°30’30” N 0°7’41” W
22 ноября 2023 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Another part of our grand tour through London, Trafalgar Square was quite the sight, with ol' Nelson taking up the center, a top his massive pillar.
We continued this part of the journey with a walkЧитать далее
АнглияGreater LondonWestminster AbbeySt Margaret's Church51°29’58” N 0°7’38” W
23 ноября 2023 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
The big ol' grand Church of England, burial and memorial spot of some very important individuals.
We made use of a multimedia tour guide and strolled on through.
АнглияGreater LondonWestminster AbbeySt Margaret's Church51°29’58” N 0°7’37” W
23 ноября 2023 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
A collection of tombs of English Kings and Queens, other nobility and then some people who actually made a difference.
АнглияGreater LondonCity of WestminsterWestminster Abbey51°29’57” N 0°7’40” W 23 ноября 2023 г., Англия ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Exterior gardens outside of the church itself, where monks would spend the majority of their downtime.
АнглияTower HamletsSower of LondonSt Peter Ad Vincula51°30’30” N 0°4’36” W 23 ноября 2023 г., Англия ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
The centrepiece of British military dominance, or at least it was. Now it's still very impressive and all, the crown jewels were shiny, the punch bowl also.
АнглияTower HamletsWhitechapelTower of London51°30’30” N 0°4’36” W 23 ноября 2023 г., Англия ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
The White Tower is the central building within the Tower of London and boasts an impressive collection of mediaeval and beyond weaponry, including a P90.
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Lots of strong feelings in this picture. 🤪